Cell Types
Explore a wide variety of cells, from bacteria to human neurons, using a compound light microscope. Select a sample to study, then focus on the sample using the coarse and fine focus controls of the microscope. Compare the structures found in different cells, then perform tests to see if the sample is alive.
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Explore a wide variety of cells, from bacteria to human neurons, using a compound light microscope. Select a sample to study, then focus on the sample using the coarse and fine focus controls of the microscope. Compare the structures found in different cells, then perform tests to see if the sample is alive.
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Google Doc of Student Exploration Sheet
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Similarities and Differences
Students use a data table to gather evidence while using the Cell Types Gizmos to support a claim made ab... (more)out cell structures.
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4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Cell Types: Similarities and Differences
This activity allows students to use this Gizmo to complete a table to compare cell structures found in 6... (more) different cells. A scenario is given for them to respond to, and evidence collection as well as supportive reasoning is required.
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Middle School Life Science
Cell Types en francais
French translation of Student Exploration sheet (Microsoft Word)
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Middle School Life Science
User Recommendations (5):
Excellent way to teach multiple concepts in "What is Life?"
Recommended for: Middle School Life ScienceGizmo User from Pennsylvania
Students enjoyed learning how microscopes work and observing different types
Recommended for: Middle School Life ScienceGizmo User from California